Music concerts planned at USD 457 schools
There will be a pair of music concerts scheduled during the week at Garden City Public Schools USD 457 schools. The free concerts are open to the public.
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Music concerts scheduled at USD 457 schools
There will be a few school music concerts scheduled during this week at Garden City Public Schools USD 457.
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Schools closed on Memorial Day
The offices and facilities at Garden City Public Schools USD 457 will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.
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